CRC Health Group was founded in 1995 by Daniel Newby and Dr. Barry Karlin with the purchase of The Camp Recovery Center in Scotts Valley, California. Today, CRC Health Group has become the largest provider of specialized behavioral health care services in the U.S. Each day, we treat more than 30,000 people with drug and alcohol addiction, learning differences, weight management issues, eating disorders, and other behavioral issues. We operate residential treatment facilities, outpatient clinics, boarding schools, outdoor wilderness camps, and a variety of other therapeutic programs making us uniquely qualified to treat patients throughout the life cycle of their disorders, at every level of care.Barry-Karlin-CEO-CRCHealthGroupBecause we have been entrusted with the well-being of our patients, our first priority is helping people get and stay well. CRC provides clinically sound, research-based treatment options at 145 facilities conveniently located throughout the United States. As a service-oriented company that is determined to provide cutting-edge scientific solutions to behavioral health issues, we are constantly working to improve the quality of care and depth and breadth of services available.

Headquartered in Cupertino, California, CRC is deeply invested in the communities and people we serve. We provide high-level, professional care to each client using sophisticated treatment modalities tailored to each person’s individual needs. Whatever a patient’s needs or preferences, we offer a comprehensive treatment plan to match. With the support and dedication of highly trained, specialized staff, CRC offers a wealth of unparalleled clinical expertise.

Established in 1868 and located in Central Pennsylvania, the Diocese of Harrisburg covers 15 counties and 7,660 square miles. Our neighbors are the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Dioceses of Allentown to the east, Scranton, to the north, Altoona-Johnstown to the west, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore to the south. Harrisburg is the capital of the Commonwealth, and within our boundaries are to be found historic Gettysburg and Conewago Chapel, Hanover, famous for its shoes and horses, and the sweetest town on earth, Hershey. The beautiful Susquehanna runs through us and some of the richest farmland in the world is found in Pennsylvania Dutch country in Lancaster County.

Genesis House, Inc. was established in May 1985. Genesis House, Inc. provides substance abuse counseling services to both male and female adults, and adolescents. The main focus of the substance abuse program is on creating and developing acceptance and awareness of the disease process, role fulfillment, expansion and use of support services, and cognitive behavioral change to support sobriety. Since its inception, Genesis House, Inc. has endeavored to shape its treatment programming to meet the ever changing needs of its treatment population. It has expanded its services to include sexual abuse/domestic violence, HIV/AIDS wellness, men and women’s groups dealing with specific gender oriented issues, anger management, and specific adolescent programming. Genesis House, Inc. has added a Suboxone Group to assist the community in more effectively dealing with the increasing opioid dependent treatment population. Most recently, the clinical staff of Genesis House, Inc. have expanded their knowledge of co-occurring disorders, and improved their abilities to treat this increasing referral population, by securing the Co-Occurring Disorder Professional (CCDP) certification. Genesis House, Inc. continues to offer both outpatient and intensive outpatient programming and it continues to maintain an excellent treatment reputation in the community. Currently, Genesis House, Inc. provides services to the following agencies: several counties throughout Pennsylvania, various employee assistance programs, local school districts, local colleges, private insurance companies, Lycoming County Drug Court Program, Lycoming County DUI Court Program, Pennsylvania State Parole, Adult and Juvenile Probation, Lycoming/Clinton County Children and Youth, Ashler Manor, and the local district justices.Philosophy of TreatmentAddiction is viewed as a progressive disease that can negatively affect the inflicted individual in all domains of his/her functioning. A person suffering from substance abuse has a negative effect on all those systems in which he/she interacts. The treatment philosophy of Genesis House, Inc. directs therapeutic intervention within a systems perspective and subsequently addresses the functioning of the individual in the context of the larger systems within which they function. Primary Treatment Goals To improve the client’s awareness of the disease process of addiction, To improve the client’s acceptance of their particular addiction problem, To foster the appropriate cognitive/behavioral changes necessary to improve the client’s control over his/her addiction and thus improve overall functioning, To use the client’s strengths and available outside resources to foster long-term success in recovery. Addressed are the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the client in the context of his/her functioning limitations. Genesis House, Inc. primarily uses a cognitive\behavioral approach to treatment rooted in a 12-step recovery philosophy.ConfidentialityGenesis House demonstrates adherence to all Federal and State confidentiality laws and regulations with regards to client identity, records, and staff accesses to records. Confidentiality of client identity and records is maintained for every client and client record. Policies and procedures developed by Genesis House are developed in such a manner as to protect the agency and affiliated organizations from liability, protect personnel from liability, and protect the client from the possibility of exposure and stigma.

In the late 1980’s Dr. E Daniel Martin, who was then a psychiatrist on the faculty of Pennsylvania State University’s College of Medicine at Hershey began to make public his desire and call to establish a professionally staffed, faith-based drug and alcohol treatment program. A business man in the community of Elizabethtown heard about Dr. Martin’s desire through his pastors, Norman and Jean Shenk. This businessman, Roy Souder, offered to donate a farm house and 25 acres of land between Elizabethtown and Middletown for this purpose. Dr. Martin invited a group of local business and professional persons to join him in forming a board to receive this generous gift and to develop this new program. The board, although initially associated with the Mennonite Church, had members from a variety of Christian denominations as members.

The new board was established as a 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization. The board chose the name “Naaman Center” after the biblical character, Naaman, who was healed of his leprosy after following God’s “steps to healing” by dipping in the river seven times. The board renovated the house to make offices conducive to the treatment of chemically dependent clients.

In September of 1990 Naaman Center was opened as an intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. Dr. Martin became the medical director of this program. Throughout the years Naaman Center has become integrated into the community through its close relationship with churches and other non-profit organizations. Fundraising has always been a priority because the Center was committed to treating people in the community regardless of their ability to pay.Mission Statement

To facilitate the restoration of people caught in the grip of drug and alcohol addictions and related mental health issues by providing a team of professional counselors who assist persons to pursue healing in an atmosphere of Christian faith and loving compassion. Vision Statement

To impact our region by providing Christ-centered professional out-patient treatment for people struggling with addictive behavior and mental health issues.

Specializing in
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

Our MissionAt Discovery House it is our mission to provide comprehensive services for persons working toward recovery ~ through community awareness, quality and holistic clinical services ~ in an efficient, safe and fiscally sound environment.The overall goal of all DISCOVERY HOUSE treatment centers is to offer effective outpatient treatment that promotes holistic recovery.Our Statement of PhilosophyRecovery is defined as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. It is our job to support our patients as they move through the recovery process.For our patients receiving medication assisted treatment it is our contention that patients should be maintained on medication for the shortest possible period of time, consistent with that individual’s goals, medical considerations, and their personal recovery. However, stabilized patients who abstain from use of alcohol and other intoxicating drugs, and show evidence of improvement in health and social functioning should be considered to be in recovery or recovering. We recognize that opioid addiction is a chronic, progressive illness that requires more than an acute care model of service delivery. We support a model of sustained recovery support analogous to medical management of other chronic diseases.We believe that the inclusion of family members and other recovery supports is integral to the treatment of our patients. Harmful behaviors including drug abuse impact all aspects of an individual’s life, treatment is intended to help guide the patient to develop a healthy lifestyle, and improve their personal relationships. It is our philosophy that the responsibility for personal growth and change lies with the patient. The Discovery House treatment team promotes the following goals and objectives for patient recovery Health: Overcoming or managing one’s disease(s) as well as living in a physically and emotionally healthy way. Home: A stable and safe place to live. Purpose: Meaningful daily activities, such as job, school, volunteerism, family care-taking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income, and resources to participate in society. Community: Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.

Firetree, Ltd. was formed in 1991 as a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation designed to provide quality transitional services to individuals associated with the criminal justice system. Statistically, chemical abuse is an indirect or direct cause of criminal behavior in approximately 90 % of the prison population; however, a minimal number of offenders were receiving substance abuse treatment. Firetree, Ltd. developed the belief and the mission, that drug and alcohol treatment is essential to effect change in the criminal offender. It wasn’t long before serving those who are chemically dependent but not yet involved in the criminal justice system was recognized as yet another area of need.Criminal Justice

Capitol Pavilion (Harrisburg, PA), Firetree, Ltd.’s first facility, began receiving pre-release residents in February 1992 and continues to provide an extensive education program that focuses on obtaining employment, reintegrating into the community with a concentration on life skills, and avoiding addictive behavior. Capitol Pavilion has an outstanding reputation with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for providing Federal and state offenders with programs and assistance to successfully reintegrate back into society. Similar programs were opened to meet the ever increasing needs of the criminal justice system: Conewago Wernersville CCC (Wernersville, PA) and Syracuse Pavilion (Syracuse, NY).Drug & Alcohol Treatment

Seeing the need for a program specifically designed to address chemical abuse, Firetree, Ltd.’s clinical team began researching and developing a drug and alcohol treatment program. A license to provide inpatient drug and alcohol treatment was obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Firetree, Ltd. began the acquisition process for a facility in the Hershey, Pennsylvania area. This treatment program, which is now known as Conewago Place (Hummelstown, PA), expanded Firetree, Ltd.’s mission by providing comprehensive services to referrals from Single County Authorities, Managed Care Organizations, those who chose to pay themselves as well as the offender population. Soon, as demand grew, an additional drug and alcohol treatment facility, Conewago Wernersville, was established. A non-hospital Detoxification unit was added at Wernersville to meet the needs of those whose physical dependency required detoxification prior to inpatient treatment. Lycoming House, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the next facility opened by Firetree, Ltd. This non-hospital drug and alcohol treatment facility provides services to halfway back clients referred by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Lycoming House is a replica of the drug and alcohol treatment programs offered at Conewago Place and Conewago-Wernersville.

Noting a need for a continuum of care and additional aftercare resources, Firetree, Ltd. in 1997 entered into a joint venture with Genesis House, Inc. in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Established in May of 1985, the primary goal of Genesis House, Inc. was to provide outpatient substance abuse counseling services to both male and female adults as well as adolescents. The main focus of the substance abuse program was, and still is on acceptance and awareness of the disease process, role fulfillment, expansion and use of support services, and cognitive behavioral change to support sobriety. Since its inception, Genesis House, Inc. has expanded its services to include sexual abuse/domestic violence, HIV/AIDS wellness, men’s and women’s groups dealing with specific gender oriented issues, and intensive outpatient treatment. Genesis House, Inc. has had extensive experience working with offenders and parolees as a result of its dedicated service to the Allenwood Federal Penitentiary, the Lycoming County Pre-release Center (male parolees), the Lycoming County Transitional Living Center (female parolees), and the Pennsylvania State Parole. While Genesis House, Inc. treats all persons it has obtained an outstanding reputation in Williamsport and the surrounding area for its treatment of adolescents. Genesis House has expanded services by establishing Genesis House Harrisburg and Genesis House Bloomsburg in order to provide the same level of treatment to those area’s residents.

Serving over 17,000 residential and outpatient clients annually, Gaudenzia operates over 130 drug and alcohol treatment programs for men and women in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Services include specialty programs for pregnant and parenting mothers, adolescents, and people suffering from co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. Gaudenzia continues to improve and expand our services, helping individuals, families and communities overcome the ravages of addiction

Serving over 17,000 residential and outpatient clients annually, Gaudenzia operates over 130 drug and alcohol treatment programs for men and women in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Services include specialty programs for pregnant and parenting mothers, adolescents, and people suffering from co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. Gaudenzia continues to improve and expand our services, helping individuals, families and communities overcome the ravages of addiction

White Deer Run/Cove Forge Behavioral Health System is one of the leading providers of treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Pennsylvania. The White Deer Run philosophy simply states that each patient will be treated as an individual, receiving treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.

The goal for each patient is unchanging: to realize a full and rewarding lifestyle, free from chemical dependency. Clients benefit from an individualized, comprehensive program. The program is provided by a multi-disciplinary treatment team of highly experienced professionals that includes a Medical Director certified in addiction medicine, a licensed Family Therapist (Masters Level), 24 hour nursing staff, certified addiction counselors and an accredited school program for adolescents. The weekend program involves the family and includes educational groups and conjoint family sessions.

The main facility, located in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, is situated on 150 acres of beautiful countryside. White Deer Run also operates three other inpatient facilities located in Lancaster, Lebanon and Mt. Pleasant as well as the Cove Forge Behavioral Health System, consisting of 9 treatment sites. There are also a large number of outpatient sites located throughout the state of Pennsylvania as well. Each of White Deer Run’s facilities provides a relaxed atmosphere that lends itself to personal reflection and healing for adults and adolescents alike.

Some of the key features of all treatment programs include:

Twelve Step Program Model transportation provided to and from treatment Highly skilled, multi-disciplinary teams of professional Individually determined length of stay Comprehensive Medical evaluation Psychological evaluation when indicated Individual and group therapy Weekend family program (ages 15 and above) Twenty-four hour daily medical staff Individualized aftercare plan Continued schoolwork or GED preparation for adolescents during their stay.